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Renee Cooley, IALDPrincipal
Cooley Monato Studio
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• Light Quality: source; distribution/ optics
• Physical Attributes: delivered light quality; construction;
size & shape; application; NRTL
• Support: information; representation
• Meets the price point: value relative to budget
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• General: 80+ CRI; CCT; long life; efficacious; cd/lms; “clean
beam”; dim/non-dim
• Halogen: IR (MR & PAR)
• Fluorescent: T5, T8/energy ballast, CFL
• LED: color consistency/ 2-step MacAdam ellipse; light output;
module
• CMH: Use T4- T6; prefer twist-and-lock or G12 bi-pin base to
G8.5 bi-pin (more sturdy); also CMH PAR30 & CMH MR16
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T4.5 G8.5 Bi-pin T6 G12 Bi-pin T4 GU6.5 Twist & Lock
Image source: GE Lighting
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• lamp optics/ lens & reflector options
• narrow spot to wide flood
• wall wash with good on center spacing
• beam conditioning (Solite, microprism)
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• Application: specific and project-wide (family)
• Size & Shape: housing size/recessing depth; aperture:
diameter/ shape
• Appearance: finish; trim/trimless; quiet in ceiling – low
glare
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• Construction: quality/ durability; examine/test sample;
reputation
• Installation/Maintenance: leveling; aligning; re-lamping
• Standards/ Ratings: NRTL: UL, ETL; IP Ratings
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• Adjustable; 35 – 45� vertical/ 359� horizontal/ center beam
optics; locking; hot-aiming
• Linear Strips: small profile; small modules (2” –4”); fit
end-to-end/ or staggered; no visableshadowing between; jumpers for
corners/ curves; integral/remote power supplies
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• Information:o Catalog: web or hard-copy based – clear and
comprehensiveo Reps/ Factory: available and informed/
modifications
& customso Photometrics
• Samples• Presentations• Showrooms/installations
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• Meets price point for project budget level (target market)
• Supply DN pricing for initial budgeting
• Available to meet with Client/PM
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• Schedules – realistic lead times
• Available for installation questions/assistance
